How NonDets is changing the future of the Civil and Mining Industries

In order to understand the difference between the two processes we have to first understand how they each work

Deflagration and detonation are two different methods to release rock. If combustion generates outward at subsonic speeds (slower than the speed of sound), it’s a deflagration. If it moves outward to create a massive explosion at supersonic speeds (faster than the speed of sound), it’s a detonation.

Our technology focuses on the primary. Deflagration, with a twist.

Our unique and patented technology introduces safe rock breaking methods where no vibrations, very low to no toxic gas and low dust is created. This entire process allows for a safer working environment and reduced cost and time savings.

How our method is so effective is that remaining rock formations are much more stable and secure, as there is no secondary rock breaking which occurs when using our specialized deflagrating technology.

Advantages of using our process are various:

• There is no shock wave formation during the rock breaking process.
• Less toxic gas and dust which makes it safe to work in.
• Another aspect on safety is that there is less stress on the rock due to less cracks being created.
• The deflagration of the rock is very targeted and therefore you can select the exact area of breakage. This ensures that there is no destruction of the supports.
• The concept is very easy to use. The same drilling and explosives rules apply, and it is only a small, patented cartridge that is inserted into the rock after drilling. The blast is electronically controlled and monitored, and the outcome and process can be analysed due to data capturing and reporting options.
• Our low-cost equipment is very easy to maintain allowing for down time reductions, as well as cost savings.
• Our technology allows for continuous mining which makes 2 -3 blasts per 24 h cycle, possible and the entire operation can be automated.
• Only ore rich material to be transported to the process plant. Need some input here
• Waste material of the explosion is then used as back fill.

The current blasting method uses a 100 year old technology and the drilling and blasting is operator dependent, which makes it a very volatile and unsafe situation. The high energy explosives are often an overkill and create massive losses. Adding to the danger is the high dust contamination which can be a huge health risk.

The game changer is our method where chemical energy is used to break the rock effectively with internal stress technology. This ensures that the rock material and ore body are not destroyed, as would be with regular technology and shock wave technology.

How does the technology actually work?

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We can service the various industries in the mining and civil sector.

Mining:

• Precious Metals
• Semi-Precious Metals
• Precious Stones

Civil:

• Tunneling
• Trenching
• Underwater Blasting
• Building Demolition

Our method that has been tested and utilized for over 20 years has been proven to extract 100% of the ore body, because there are no losses from poor blasting practice and explosive damage.

This means that selective mining is possible which makes it cost effective with exceptional yields. Conventional blasting is known to lose up to 60% of the ore with each blast.

Our system is 100% environmentally friendly and avoids illegal use of dangerous explosives.